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Landmark Agreement Launches Three Lakes CLEAR Initiative with $30 Million Commitment to Improve Grand Lake Clarity
Northwest Colorado communities are meeting a period of rapid change with collaboration, practical leadership and a clear commitment to long-term sustainability. The Regional Statistical Analysis Project brings together perspectives from more than 100 leaders across 25 communities and organizations, demonstrating the region’s shared investment in understanding challenges and pursuing solutions. The report highlights the progress already underway to strengthen housing, workforce retention, infrastructure and community resilience. It also celebrates the partnerships and local expertise that make Northwest Colorado uniquely equipped to turn regional insight into meaningful action.Past Newsletters
- Shred Act – Support for Ski Area Fee Retention Bill 06.01.2021
- SB21-260 – Support for Sustainable Transportation System 05.28.2021
- Civil Unrest – Community Statement of Support 07.2020
- NWCCOG Comments on USFS 2750 Leasing of Administration Sites – 7.8.2020
- Alpine Area Agency on Aging Reveals New Name, New Brand – July 1, 2020
- USFS Appropriations Letter – 9.10.2019
- NWCCOG Hires David Harris as Elevator Inspection Program Director – 01.08.2018
- USFS Funding Letter – 7.26.2018
- FCC Letter comment regarding franchise fees – 12.17.2018
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Resort towns lean into affordable housing with new vigor
A recent report shows that since 2020, the Mountain West has been aggressively pushing for the policies and legislation it needs to address the worsening affordable housing crisis. Its writers believe Colorado resort towns, including Gunnison and Crested Butte, have made remarkable headway as middle class residents fight to stay in their communities. - Gunnison Country TimesPast Newsletters
- Loan Program Helps Reduce Wildfire Severity While Improving Profits for Wood Products Businesses
- Colorado Communities Work Together to Expand Rural Broadband
- Eagle County expands beneficial electrification program for low-income residents
- Fiber for Breakfast 4.29.2022
- Colorado Executive Order D 2022 009 Accelerating Broadband
- Regional transportation assessment shows Summit County as a leader in public transit – SDN 12.27.2021
- Infrastructure law set to boost Colorado’s work tackling poverty and climate change – NPR 11.17.2021
- New Medicare offering could improve access to affordable health care for Eagle County seniors – VDN 10.27.2021
- Governor Polis Takes Action to Support County Priorities – Executive Order D 2021 134
- Beneficial Electrification Project – Colorado Energy Office lauds successful energy transition 09.02.2021
- Public can make tax-deductible contributions through NWCCOG Foundation to help see Eagle Valley Trail completed – VDN 8.22.21
- Project THOR – Hidden Hero in reopening of Glenwood Canyon – VDN 8.16.21
- Mountain Migration Report shows disparities between newcomers and residents of mountain towns – SDN 6.24.21
- Survey of Colorado’s high-country residents a “wake-up call” on the devastating implications of the affordable housing crisis – 6.23.21
- Utility bills burn through paychecks for thousands of Coloradans – 5.15.21








